Word: IMP
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of IMP
- A small, mischievous sprite, or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful.
- A mischievous child.
- A baby Tasmanian devil.
- To plant or engraft.
- To graft, implant; to set or fix.
- To engraft (feathers) into a bird's wing.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "imp", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "imp" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IMP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is IMP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in IMP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing IMP:
- # the imp effect
- # master of imp
- # playing with imp
- # in terms of imp
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